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Added 9 October 2026

ringlet

/ˈɹɪŋ.lət/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about ringlet at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals).
A strand or cluster of hair.
A small ring.

Origin

From ring + -let. Compare Middle English ryngyl, ryngyll, rengel (“ringlet”).

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